CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 07, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Angels Fire House - 1404 Vallecito Road
ROUNDED 1889 APPROVED MINUTES
In person public attendance will be available with limited seating. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. Members of the public shall have the right to observe and offer public comment at the appropriate time.
CITY COUNCIL appreciates your interest and encourages your participation. Regularly scheduled meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. The Agenda is divided into two sections:
CONSENT AGENDA: These matters include routine financial and administration actions and are usually approved by a single majority vote.
REGULAR AGENDA: These items include significant financial and administration actions of special interest, hearings and work sessions. The numerical order of the items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Council Members. All questions shall be directed to the Mayor who, at his/her discretion, will refer to Staff.
Mayor Michael Chimente (PRESENT) | Vice Mayor Caroline Schirato (PRESENT) Council Members Alvin Broglio (PRESENT) , Kara Scott (PRESENT), Scott Behiel (PRESENT) Interim City Administrator Steve Williams (PRESENT) | City Attorney (PRESENT) 5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
1. ROLL CALL
2. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
A. Property Negotiations (Govt. Code 54956.8) APN - 062-004-043 Takahashi - 0.07 acre (Amy Augustine, City Planner)
B. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Govt. Code section 54957.6). City designated representatives: City Administrator, City Attorney. Employee Organization: Angels Camp Police Officers' Association. (Steve Williams, Interim City Administrator) C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Gov. code 54956.9(d)(2)): 2 matters (Will Creger, City Attorney)
D. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Govt. Code section 54957(b)(1).) Title: Fire Chief (Steve Williams, Interim City Administrator)
E. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Govt. Code section 54957.6.) Unrepresented Employees:
Exempt Employee Group. (Steve Williams, Interim City Administrator) F. Public Employee Appointment (Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Title: City Administrator, Police Chief (Steve Williams, Interim City Administrator) 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
3. ROLL CALL
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor reported out of closed session that direction has been given to staff on all items.
6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
A. Presentation - Firewise Update
Steve Wilcox presented an update on Firewise and presented the City with the official sign as a Firewise certified community.
Rich Martin spoke about the insurance benefits from Firewise.
B. Proclamation - 2025 Frog Jump Winner
Mayor wanted to include the Proclamation in the packet and not read it. Intent was to honor the family at the Wild Wild West Days.
7. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS POSTED (OR AMENDED)
No changes were made.
ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA BY COUNCIL MEMBER BROGLIO, SECONDED BY COUNICL COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT, PASSED 5 YES
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
The public may address the Council on any item of public interest not otherwise on the agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the city. No action may be taken. Matters to be addressed may be referred to City Staff or placed on a subsequent meeting Agenda. Speakers are limited to five minutes per person.
• Debbie Pointe, Angels Camp Museum Foundation, announced an event on Saturday, October 11, from 10 AM - 4 PM. Admission $10 (ages 13+), 12 and under free. Food, music, crafts, and tours are available. Parking at the high school with shuttle service to the museum.
9. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approve Draft Minutes of September 16, 2025, Michelle Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk B. Resolution 25-74 - Authorizing State Route 49 Road Closure in the City of Angels for the Christmas Parade (Amy Augustine, City Planner)
C. Resolution 25-75 - Authorizing Banners and Decorations over state route 49 in the City of Angels Historical District (Caytlyn Schaner, Administrative Services Specialist) D. Resolution 25-81 Authorizing the Final Closure of the City's Account at U.S. Bank and Transfer of Funds to Bank of Stockton
ACTION: VICE MAYOR PULLED ITEMS A, B, AND C.
MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM D BY COUNCIL MEMBER BROGLIO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT, PASSED 5 YES.
ITEM A VICE MAYOR ASKED TO CHANGE UNDER PUBLIC COMMENT SECOND BULLET JULIE DAVIS TO JULIE DOUGLAS. MOTION TO APPROVE WITH CHANGE ITEM A BY VICE MAYOR SCHIRATO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BEHIEL, PASSED 5 YES
ITEM B VICE MAYOR ASKED TO CHANGE UNDER FINANCIAL IMPACT FROM THE SCHOOL TO ACBA. MOTION TO APPROVE WITH CHANGES BY VICE MAYOR SCHIRATO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BEHIEL, PASSED 5 YES
ITEM C VICE MAYOR ASKED ABOUT TAKING DOWN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND DOES RESOLUTION TAKE CARE OF THAT. STEVE WILLIAMS SAID IT DOES GIVE PERMISSION. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM C BY VICE MAYOR SCHIRATO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BEHIEL, PASSED 5 YES
10. ACTION ITEMS
A. Resolution 25-73 - Approving Task Order 9 with Lumos & Associates, Inc. for groundwater exploration services to develop a secondary water source. (Aaron Brusatori, P.E., City Engineer)
ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE RESOULTION 25-73, BY VICE MAYOR SCHIARTO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BEHIEL, PASSED 5 YES
B. Resolution 25-80 - Approving Pavement Management Program 2025-2030 Amendment No. 1, (Aaron Brusatori, P.E., City Engineer)
ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE RESOULTION 25-80, BY COUNCIL MEMBER BEHIEL, SECONDED BY MAYOR CHIMENTE, PASSED 5 YES
C. Resolution 25-79 - Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute a Construction Contract for the Vallecito Road Sewer Replacement Project with R Sutton Enterprises (Dave Richards, Dewberry Engineers)
ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE RESOULTION 25-79, BY COUNCIL MEMBER BROGLIO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT, PASSED 5 YES
D. Resolution 25-77 - Authorizing Creative Expressions to raise money for Utica Park shade structures (Amy Augustine, City Planner)
ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE RESOULTION 25-77, BY VICE MAYOR SCHIARTO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BROGLIO, PASSED 5 YES
E. Ordinance 552 - Sign Ordinance Update - Introduce, waive the second reading by substitution of title, hold a public hearing, and consider adoption. (Amy Augustine, City Planner)
F. Resolution 25-76 - Approving the draft Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) (Amy Augustine, City Planner)
ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE RESOULTION 25-76, BY COUNCIL MEMBER BEHIEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT, PASSED 5 YES
G. Ordinance 549 - Planning Commission Vacancies - Introduce, waive the first reading by substitution of title, hold a public hearing and set October 21, 2025, for a second reading of an ordinance to address appointments to, and vacancies on, the Planning Commission (Amy Augustine, City Planner)
NO ACTION TAKEN, HOLD UNTIL OCTOBER 21, 2025, FOR A SECOND READING.
H. Resolution 25-82 - Adopting Revisions to the City Council Handbook, Will Creger, City Attorney
ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE RESOULTION 25-82, BY COUNCIL MEMBER BEHIEL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT, PASSED 5 YES
1. Resolution 25-72 - Approving a side letter agreement to the memorandum of understanding with the Angels Camp Police Officers Association regarding longevity pay (Steve Williams, Interim City Administrator)
ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE RESOULTION 25-72, BY COUNCIL MEMBER BEHIEL, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR SCHIARTO, PASSED 5 YES
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
11. ADMINISTRATION REPORT - REPORT GIVEN ON ITEMS LISTED BELOW A. City Council Monthly Update, Steve Williams, Interim City Administrator
12. COUNCIL REPORT - ALL REPORTED OUT
CORRESPONDENCE
13. CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR - REVIEWED
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - CALAVERAS VISITORS BUREAU UPDATE, ANOTHER PUBLIC
WORKS EMPLOYEE FOR PARKS, UPDATE ON ANGELS CREEK TRAIL, STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE.
15. ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:05 PM BY COUNCIL MEMBER BROGLIO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT, PASSED 5 YES
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Michael S. Chimente, Mayor
Michelle Gonzaliz
Michelle Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk